2021 Chevrolet Colorado towing capacity

Max tow rating

7,700lb

4WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck, 2.5L.
Base trim: 7,000 lb.
Rank 7 of 13 trucks (2021).

Trailer check

Yes. 6,100 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating: 7,700 lb
80% rule: Up to 6,160 lb
Margin: 1,600 lb (21%)
Hitch class needed: III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight: Curb weight not listed

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 mpg.

Pounds. Blue: fits under 6,160 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating: 7,700 lb
80% of the rating: 6,160 lb
Hitch class at max: III, up to 8,000 lb

What it can pull at 6,160 lb
Trailer	Loaded weight	Fits
Teardrop camper	1,000 to 2,500 lb	Yes
Utility trailer	1,000 to 3,000 lb	Yes
Pop-up camper	1,500 to 3,000 lb	Yes
Boat on a trailer	2,000 to 6,000 lb	Yes
Small travel trailer	3,000 to 5,000 lb	Yes
Mid-size travel trailer	5,000 to 7,500 lb	Some, up to 6,160 lb
Car on a car hauler	5,500 to 7,500 lb	Some, up to 6,160 lb
Large travel trailer	7,500 to 10,000 lb	No
Fifth wheel	10,000 to 16,000 lb	No

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 7,700 lb: 4WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck, $29,100.

2021 Chevrolet Colorado tow rating by trim
Trim	Engine	Drivetrain	Tow rating	Payload	GVWR	Curb weight	MSRP
4WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck	2.5L	4WD	7,700 lb	1,716 lb	5,600 lb	3,884 lb to 4,480 lb	$29,100
LT Crew Cab RWD	2.5L	RWD	7,700 lb	1,574 lb	5,500 lb	3,926 lb	$29,700
Work Truck Crew Cab 4WD	3.6L	4WD	7,600 lb	2,074 lb	6,000 lb	3,926 lb to 4,480 lb	$32,100
Work Truck Crew Cab LB 4WD	3.6L	4WD	7,600 lb	1,820 lb	6,000 lb	4,180 lb	$33,000
LT Crew Cab 4WD	3.6L 6cyl	4WD	7,600 lb	1,536 lb to 2,074 lb	6,000 lb	4,410 lb	$34,400
LT Crew Cab LB 4WD	3.6L 6cyl	4WD	7,600 lb	1,458 lb to 1,838 lb	6,000 lb	4,502 lb	$35,300
Z71 Crew Cab 4WD	3.6L 6cyl	4WD	7,600 lb	1,481 lb to 1,992 lb	6,000 lb	4,488 lb	$38,000
Z71 Crew Cab LB 4WD	3.6L 6cyl	4WD	7,600 lb	1,444 lb to 1,799 lb	6,000 lb	4,536 lb	$38,600
2WD Ext Cab 128" LT	2.5L	2WD	7,000 lb	1,569 lb	5,400 lb	3,831 lb to 4,259 lb	$27,700
LT Crew Cab LB RWD	3.6L	RWD	7,000 lb	1,638 lb	5,800 lb	4,162 lb	$31,900
Z71 Crew Cab RWD	3.6L	RWD	7,000 lb	1,692 lb	5,700 lb	4,008 lb	$34,800
ZR2 Extended Cab 4WD	3.6L 6cyl	4WD	5,000 lb	1,350 lb to 2,100 lb	6,001 lb	3,901 lb to 4,600 lb	$42,600
ZR2 Crew Cab 4WD	3.6L 6cyl	4WD	5,000 lb	1,250 lb to 1,992 lb	6,000 lb	4,008 lb to 4,715 lb	$44,200
Work Truck Extended Cab RWD	2.5L 4cyl	RWD	3,500 lb to 7,000 lb	1,400 lb to 1,516 lb	5,400 lb	3,945 lb	$25,200
Work Truck Crew Cab RWD	2.5L 4cyl	RWD	7,000 lb to 7,700 lb	1,400 lb to 1,574 lb	5,500 lb	4,050 lb	$27,100
Work Truck Crew Cab LB RWD	3.6L 6cyl	RWD	7,000 lb to 7,700 lb	1,480 lb	5,700 lb	4,259 lb	$29,400
4WD Ext Cab 128" LT	2.5L	4WD	3,500 lb to 7,000 lb	1,769 lb	5,600 lb	4,174 lb	$31,400
Z71 Extended Cab 4WD	3.6L 6cyl	4WD	5,000 lb to 7,000 lb	1,474 lb to 1,999 lb	5,900 lb	4,372 lb	$36,500

Max rating by year

Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.

Changed in 2015: 6,000 lb to 7,000 lb.
Changed in 2016: 7,000 lb to 7,700 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2021 rivals by max tow rating
Model	Max tow rating	Cheapest trim at max	MSRP
Chevrolet Silverado 1500	11,900 lb	RST Crew Cab 4WD	$47,200
Chevrolet Colorado (this car)	7,700 lb	4WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck	$29,100
GMC Canyon	7,700 lb	Elevation Crew Cab RWD	$32,200
Toyota Tacoma	6,800 lb	SR5 Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT RWD	$31,335
Nissan Frontier	6,720 lb	S King Cab 4WD	$30,080
Ford Ranger	3,500 lb	XL 2WD SuperCab Pickup Box Delete	$24,820

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
What can tow 7,500 lb? 47 models (2026)

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

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